We as a firm have investors working with us who have rental properties all over the US big and small.Finding a real estate-focused tax professional and one who can help with advisory and grow with you would be my suggestion to focus your efforts on finding.

i firmly believe that you should be a strong financial position before you invest. 

I know this post is 8 years old but I still cannot get a firm consensus on what the truth is.

I'm kind, but firm.

We as a firm have investors working with us who have rental properties all over the US big and small.Finding a real estate-focused tax professional and one who can help with advisory and grow with you would be my suggestion to focus your efforts on finding.

It's the leader in many markets and I have seen them swallowing all the top agents, doing this creates a snowball effect as the more luxury listings with one firm the more top agents want to join.

Find a new real estate agent and understand the angle they come with-- and be prepared to stand firm.

Please use www.hamiltoninvestmentschdo.com, and leave a message for my CPA if you have any other comments or questions, as Bigger Pockets is not the place for arguments as to how my accounting firm handles my business.

If you do decide to buy with them please have a reputable law firm do a title report and review the agreement.

Account Closed- thanks ...PM firms will factor in drive times if they are close to property ..if you arent  satisfied  with their responses -  shop for a new PM firm and  if you do - maybe  ask this exact  scenario to  them and see what they reply with